Ejectment

/ɪˈdʒɛktmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legal action to recover possession of real property wrongfully withheld by another.
    The tenant filed an ejectment to regain possession of the disputed land.

Forms

  • ejectments

Commentary

Ejectment is a common law remedy focused on recovering possession rather than title, often used in disputes over property occupancy.

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